MISHAWAKA Board members sign off on library budget...

September 22, 2006

MISHAWAKABoard members sign off on library budget The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library board of trustees approved the library's 2007 budget at their regular meeting last week. The budget includes $4.7 million in operating funds. Board members voted to replace the walking path behind the Harris Branch Library on Elm Road, at a cost of $5,878. The original material failed to meet the manufacturer's claims and did not prevent grass from growing on the path. Board members also approved upgrading the fire detection system at the Bittersweet Branch Library, at a cost of $8,493. SOUTH BENDHome safety subject of NARFE meeting Cpl. Pat Hechlinski of the South Bend Police Department will speak to the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Howard Park Senior Citizens Center. Hechlinski will speak on personal and home safety. All active and retired federal employees are invited. For more information, call (574) 246-1078.